f/s - Phillipson MF60C glass

Please note, reel not included (rods just photo better with reels on them)
I know I state below that this rod is not for sale.
I find myself not fishing it - not because of the rod - it is a Great little rod - I just have so many similar rods, and I reach for others first.
Someone who doesn't have a 6' glass jewel should be fishing this rod.
It's a 6' 6-wt., with a sweet slow taper that will let you vary the line weight to your liking.
Everything is perfect on the rod: cork; cap-and-band over cork; ferrules; and it has the marque green jasper wraps.
The rod comes with the original gold-anodized tube with VG label (I'm not sure about the sock).
It is highly collectible, highly desirable, and highly fishable.
I believe my price is fair, $285, shipped, insured (within US)
I can take paypal or MO - please contact me through the board pm



Thanks for looking !!!
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Reels for Sale

My reels have been fully rebuilt, and optimized for function. I support them with parts and adjustments if ever needed.
The standard 3-day inspection policy of Clark's board applies, and I have been known to take trade-ins after 6 months and longer.
The tuning I do makes my reels function better than they did when new.
Young reels that I have designated as LHW (left-hand wind), I do so because it's an accomplishment.
If you need a RHW reel, by all means let me know, because I can always "put them back" (or may have another reel in the wings for you).
If interested, please contact me through the yuku pm (message button to the left)
Before you click on that $85 ebay deal, consider the effort and cost to bring it up to the condition of one of these reels. Each one has in it several hours of my experienced labor.
My prices also include the insured shipping (within US).
I will take payment by paypal or money order.
Thanks for looking.
Ron Mc

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3-1/2" MW Pridex - LHW Conversion - SOLD

OK, I know you can find one that looks much better than this, but I doubt if you will find one that works better.
I converted it to LHW, and the adjustment is just where I like it for this size reel. Wind is effortless, and pay resistance is moderate.
The finish is tough - about one-third of the paint is missing, but over most of the surface, the darker gray anodizing is in very good shape.
This reel was a foot-less frame and latch-less spool when I received it, and it has complete new parts, including one of Bill's new and very sharp black anodized Young Pfeet.
With the Young Pfoot, this reel will fit any reel seat. The reel also has a new latch assembly from Mills Tackle in the UK.
Capacity is a DT6 or WF9 with 75 yards backing (this is the smallest reel that will fit a full DT6). Weight is 7 ounces, and the reel is good to balance 8' to 9' cane or glass.
I am asking $75 shipped, insured (within US - I can quote international shipping).
SOLD
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3-1/2" Pridex - LHW Conversion - SOLD

This reel is about as nice as it gets. It has been used and there are a few paint marks, but this reel is a jewel.
I have converted it to LHW. Wind is whisper light, and I have adjusted the pay to what I believe is just right for this size reel.
Capacity is a DT4 or WF7 with ample backing, and weight is about 6-1/2 oz. Great reel for 7-1/2' to 8-1/2' cane or glass.
I can provide it with a black-anodized Young Pfoot for $160, shipped, insured (within US - I can quote international shipping);
or with the original square-ended foot which will fit most reel seats except for the most modern sliding bands, for $135.

SOLD

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I clean and repair vintage reels

I've been telling people how I do this for awhile - http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/4196
- but if you're not ready to take it on, I do have the tools, the time and the experience.

Sorry, not for sale

This is my c.1937-9 Ogden Smiths Exchequer. (The rod is my 8' 3/2 DR Stone FE Thomas light special.)
The reel is probably the nicest example in the world and I should be ashamed for planning to fish it. It had never been lined until I did it last week. I have other reels for this rod as well, including a very fine 3" Dingley and 3" Young perfect, so I may not fish it "much".

I've had the reel in my collection for a couple of years now but couldn't get it apart. Oil that I had put on the bearings finally wetted between the spindle, the the reel glided apart when I tried it last week. The spool is supported by two Hoffmann aircraft control system ball bearings separated by a brass spacer. There was really nothing internally to clean, but I lubed for safe fishing, reassembled and lined it.

I've researched this reel in just about as much detail as I can from this side of the pond. Low end is "pinned" by JW Young sliding agate patent, 1937. Top end is pinned by the War - 1940.
here's the catalog page, which is not dated, but must fit the same date range.

It's the 90s flyreel from 1939. Palming rim, variable disc drag, spool riding on two precision ball bearings. The click-pawl can be disengaged for free-spooling or silent drag. While it doesn't exactly have a clutch, tightening the centrebrake with the click-pawl engaged still maintains a good differential between wind and pay. The foot is solid nickel., which became an OS trademark sometime between the wars.

I've even researched the Hoffmann bearings. Knowing that JW Young was building the firing trigger mechanism for Hurricane and, later, Spitfire fighters, I've wondered if this reel was designed to mask the boxes of aircraft control system ball bearings turning up at the Mayfield Works.




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Phillipson Glass (nfs)
MF60C


LL Bean Featherweight (Equivalent to MF66)


LLBean Featherweight (Equivalent to MF70)


MF 70 (OK, I like these - this one is metal ferrule)


EF76 (*sigh*- belongs to a friend)

E80

(Ditto)
Lyon & Coulson Varden - Young Pattern 15a, c. 1940


What to do when a Mint reel has edge wear from 68 years in the box...


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Prewar J.W. Young reels; Dingley, Pflueger; cigars